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House of Commons of Canada
35th Parliament, 2nd Session

Journals

No. 067
Monday, September 16, 1996
11:00 a.m.

Prayers

Private Members’ Business

At 11:37 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members’ Business.

The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C–216, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (broadcasting policy), as reported by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage with amendments.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1 (5), the Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions:

Group No. 1 — Motions Nos. 1 to 3.

Group No. 1

Mr. Leroux (Richmond–Wolfe), seconded by Mr. Marchand (Québec East), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C–216 be amended by deleting Clause 1.

Mr. Gallaway (Sarnia–Lambton), seconded by Mr. Crawford (Kent), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill C–216, in Clause 1, be amended by replacing line 11, on page 1, with the following:

“vice”.

Motion No. 3 was not proceeded with.

Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1.

Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), the Order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

Government Orders

The Order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C–45, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (judicial review of parole ineligibility) and another Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs without amendment.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1 (5), the Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions:

Group No. 1 — Motions Nos. 1 to 6.

Group No. 1

Mr. Langlois (Bellechasse), seconded by Mr. Bellehumeur (Berthier–Montcalm), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C–45, in Clause 1, be amended by replacing lines 28 to 43, on page 4, and lines 1 to 5, on page 5, with the following:

 
“(3)
The jury hearing an application under subsection (1) may determine that the applicant’s number of years of imprisonment without eligibility for parole ought to be reduced. The determination to reduce the number of years must be by a vote of not less than three quarters of the members of the jury.
  (4)
The applicant’s number of years of imprisonment without eligibility for parole is not reduced if
(a)
the jury hearing an application under subsection (1) determines that the number of years ought not to be reduced;
(b)
the jury hearing an application under subsection (1) concludes that it cannot determine by a vote of not less than three quarters of the members of the jury that the number of years ought to be reduced; or
(c)
the presiding judge, after the jury has deliberated for a reasonable period, concludes that the jury is unable to determine by a vote of not less than three quarters of the members of the jury that the number of years ought to be reduced.”

Mr. Milliken (Kingston and the Islands), seconded by Ms. Clancy (Halifax), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill C–45, in Clause 1, be amended by replacing lines 28 to 43, on page 4, and lines 1 to 5, on page 5, with the following:

 
“(3)
The jury hearing an application under subsection (1) may determine that the applicant’s number of years of imprisonment without eligibility for parole ought to be reduced. The determination to reduce the number of years must be by a vote of not less than ten of twelve members of the jury.
  (4)
The applicant’s number of years of imprisonment without eligibility for parole is not reduced if
(a)
the jury hearing an application under subsection (1) determines that the number of years ought not to be reduced;
(b)
the jury hearing an application under subsection (1) concludes that it cannot determine by a vote of not less than ten of twelve members of the jury that the number of years ought to be reduced; or
(c)
the presiding judge, after the jury has deliberated for a reasonable period, concludes that the jury is unable to determine by a vote of not less than ten of twelve members of the jury that the number of years ought to be reduced.”

Mr. Langlois (Bellechasse), seconded by Mr. Bellehumeur (Berthier–Montcalm), moved Motion No. 3, — That Bill C–45, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing lines 11 to 31, on page 9, with the following:

 
“(3)
The jury hearing an application under subsection (1) may determine that the applicant’s number of years of imprisonment without eligibility for parole ought to be reduced. The determination to reduce the number of years must be by a vote of not less than three quarters of the members of the jury.
  (4)
The applicant’s number of years of imprisonment without eligibility for parole is not reduced if
(a)
the jury hearing an application under subsection (1) determines that the number of years ought not to be reduced;
(b)
the jury hearing an application under subsection (1) concludes that it cannot determine by a vote of not less than three quarters of the members of the jury that the number of years ought to be reduced; or
(c)
the presiding judge, after the jury has deliberated for a reasonable period, concludes that the jury is unable to determine by a vote of not less than three quarters of the members of the jury that the number of years ought to be reduced.”

Mr. Milliken (Kingston and the Islands), seconded by Ms. Clancy (Halifax), moved Motion No. 4, — That Bill C–45, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing lines 11 to 31, on page 9, with the following:

 
“(3)
The jury hearing an application under subsection (1) may determine that the applicant’s number of years of imprisonment without eligibility for parole ought to be reduced. The determination to reduce the number of years must be by a vote of not less than ten of twelve members of the jury.
  (4)
The applicant’s number of years of imprisonment without eligibility for parole is not reduced if
(a)
the jury hearing an application under subsection (1) determines that the number of years ought not to be reduced;
(b)
the jury hearing an application under subsection (1) concludes that it cannot determine by a vote of not less than ten of twelve members of the jury that the number of years ought to be reduced; or
(c)
the presiding judge, after the jury has deliberated for a reasonable period, concludes that the jury is unable to determine by a vote of not less than ten of twelve members of the jury that the number of years ought to be reduced.”

Mr. Langlois (Bellechasse), seconded by Mr. Bellehumeur (Berthier–Montcalm), moved Motion No. 5, — That Bill C–45, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing lines 28 to 43, on page 13, and lines 1 to 5, on page 14, with the following:

 
“(3)
The jury hearing an application under subsection (1) may determine that the applicant’s number of years of imprisonment without eligibility for parole ought to be reduced. The determination to reduce the number of years must be by a vote of not less than three quarters of the members of the jury.
  (4)
The applicant’s number of years of imprisonment without eligibility for parole is not reduced if
(a)
the jury hearing an application under subsection (1) determines that the number of years ought not to be reduced;
(b)
the jury hearing an application under subsection (1) concludes that it cannot determine by a vote of not less than three quarters of the members of the jury that the number of years ought to be reduced; or
(c)
the presiding judge, after the jury has deliberated for a reasonable period, concludes that the jury is unable to determine by a vote of not less than three quarters of the members of the jury that the number of years ought to be reduced.”

Mr. Milliken (Kingston and the Islands), seconded by Ms. Clancy (Halifax), moved Motion No. 6, — That Bill C–45, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing lines 28 to 43, on page 13, and lines 1 to 5, on page 14, with the following:

 
“(3)
The jury hearing an application under subsection (1) may determine that the applicant’s number of years of imprisonment without eligibility for parole ought to be reduced. The determination to reduce the number of years must be by a vote of not less than ten of twelve members of the jury.
  (4)
The applicant’s number of years of imprisonment without eligibility for parole is not reduced if
(a)
the jury hearing an application under subsection (1) determines that the number of years ought not to be reduced;
(b)
the jury hearing an application under subsection (1) concludes that it cannot determine by a vote of not less than ten of twelve members of the jury that the number of years ought to be reduced; or
(c)
the presiding judge, after the jury has deliberated for a reasonable period, concludes that the jury is unable to determine by a vote of not less than ten of twelve members of the jury that the number of years ought to be reduced.”

Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1.

Mr. Ramsay (Crowfoot), seconded by Mr. Thompson (Wild Rose), moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.

The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:

(Division — Vote No 119)

Yeas — Pour

Members — Députés

Abbott — Ablonczy — Benoit — Breitkreuz (Yorkton–Melville) — Bridgman — Cummins — Epp — Forseth — Frazer — Gilmour — Grey (Beaver River) — Grubel — Hanger — Harper (Calgary West) — Harper (Simcoe Centre) — Harris — Hart — Hayes — Hill (Macleod) — Hill (Prince George–Peace River) — Jennings — Johnston — Manning — McClelland (Edmonton Southwest) — Meredith — Mills (Red Deer) — Morrison — Penson — Ramsay — Ringma — Schmidt — Silye — Speaker — Stinson — Strahl — Thompson — Williams --37

Nays — Contre

Members — Députés

Alcock — Anawak — Arseneault — Assadourian — Asselin — Augustine — Axworthy (Saskatoon–Clark’s Crossing) — Axworthy (Winnipeg South Centre) — Bachand — Baker — Bélair — Bélanger — Bélisle — Bellehumeur — Bellemare — Bergeron — Bernier (Gaspé) — Bernier (Mégantic–Compton–Stanstead) — Bevilacqua — Blaikie — Bodnar — Bonin — Boudria — Brien — Brown (Calgary Southeast) — Brushett — Bryden — Byrne — Campbell — Cannis — Canuel — Cauchon — Chrétien (Frontenac) — Clancy — Cohen — Collins — Cowling — Crawford — Crête — Dalphond-Guiral — Daviault — de Savoye — Debien — Deshaies — DeVillers — Dingwall — Dion — Discepola — Dromisky — Dubé — Duceppe — Duhamel — Dumas — Dupuy — Easter — Eggleton — Fewchuk — Fillion — Flis — Fontana — Fry — Gaffney — Gagliano — Gagnon (Bonaventure–Îles-de-la-Madeleine) — Gagnon (Québec) — Gallaway — Gauthier — Godin — Goodale — Graham — Guarnieri — Guay — Harb — Harper (Churchill) — Harvard — Hopkins — Hubbard — Ianno — Iftody — Irwin — Jackson — Jacob — Jordan — Keyes — Kirkby — Lalonde — Landry — Langlois — Lastewka — Laurin — Lavigne (Beauharnois–Salaberry) — Lebel — Lefebvre — Leroux (Richmond–Wolfe) — Leroux (Shefford) — Lincoln — Loney — Loubier — MacAulay — MacLellan (Cape Breton–The Sydneys) — Marchand — Marchi — Marleau — Martin (LaSalle–Émard) — Massé — McCormick — McKinnon — McTeague — McWhinney — Mercier — Mifflin — Minna — Mitchell — Murphy — Nault — Nunez — Nunziata — O’Brien (Labrador) — O’Brien (London–Middlesex) — O’Reilly — Pagtakhan — Paré — Peters — Pettigrew — Pickard (Essex–Kent) — Pillitteri — Proud — Reed — Rideout — Robichaud — Rocheleau — Sauvageau — Serré — Skoke — St-Laurent — St. Denis — Steckle — Stewart (Brant) — Stewart (Northumberland) — Szabo — Thalheimer — Torsney — Tremblay (Lac Saint-Jean) — Tremblay (Rimouski–Témiscouata) — Ur — Vanclief — Venne — Volpe — Whelan — Zed --150

The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C–45, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (judicial review of parole ineligibility) and another Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs without amendment;

And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions Nos. 1 to 6).

Statements by Members

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

Certificates of Election

The Speaker informed the House that the Clerk had received from the Chief Electoral Officer a certificate of the election of Ms. Copps (Hamilton East). — Sessional Paper No. 8530-352-12.

Ms. Copps (Hamilton East), having taken and subscribed the oath required by law, took her seat in the House.

Oral Questions

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

Board of Internal Economy

The Speaker informed the House that, pursuant to the Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act, Chapter 42 (1st Supp.), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Mr. Strahl (Fraser Valley East) has been appointed a Member of the Board of Internal Economy to replace Mr. Silye (Calgary Centre).

Daily Routine of Business

Tabling of Documents

Mr. Eggleton (Minister for International Trade) laid upon the Table, — Summary of the Report to Treasury Board on Canada Account Operations for the fiscal year 1994-95 by the Export Development Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-352-13.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Zed (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the Table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

  1. Nos. 351-3785 and 351-4004 concerning national parks. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-96;
  2. Nos. 352-0492, 352-0539, 352-0554, 352-0559, 352-0608, 352-0610, 352-0623, 352-0632, 352-0653, 352-0670, 352-0673, 352-0674, 352-0683, 352-0686, 352-0693, 352-0710, 352-0717, 352-0719, 352-0729, 352-0732, 352-0733, 352-0742, 352-0746, 352-0747, 352-0756, 352-0757, 352-0762, 352-0769 to 352-0771, 352-0775, 352-0788, 352-0790, 352-0791, 352-0801, 352-0816, 352-0829, 352-0835, 352-0837, 352-0846, 352-0855 and 352-0861 concerning profits from crime. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-97.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) for Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Eggleton (President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for Infrastructure), Bill C–54, An Act to amend the Foreign Extraterritorial Measures Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Introduction of Private Members’ Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. Finestone (Mount Royal), seconded by Ms. Cohen (Windsor–St. Clair), Bill C–323, An Act respecting National Heritage Day, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Presenting Petitions

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

  • by Mr. Szabo (Mississauga South), one concerning the income tax system (No. 352-0862) and one concerning alcoholic beverages (No. 352-0863);
  • by Mrs. Brown (Calgary Southeast), one concerning sex offenders (No. 352-0864);
  • by Mr. Bevilacqua (York North), one concerning health care services (No. 352-0865);
  • by Mr. Thompson (Wild Rose), one concerning profits from crime (No. 352-0866), one concerning sexual orientation (No. 352-0867), one concerning euthanasia (No. 352-0868) and one concerning abortion (No. 352-0869);
  • by Mrs. Gaffney (Nepean), one concerning the National Capital Commission (No. 352-0870) and two concerning impaired driving (Nos. 352-0871 and 352-0872);
  • by Mr. Hill (Prince George–Peace River), two concerning Constitutional amendments (Nos. 352-0873 and 352-0874);
  • by Mr. Schmidt (Okanagan Centre), one concerning the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (No. 352-0875);
  • by Mr. Flis (Parkdale–High Park), one concerning veterinarians (No. 352-0876), one concerning AIDS (No. 352-0877) and one concerning Taiwan (No. 352-0878);
  • by Mr. Hill (Macleod), two concerning profits from crime (Nos. 352-0879 and 352-0880);
  • by Mr. O’Reilly (Victoria–Haliburton), one concerning AIDS (No. 352-0881);
  • by Mr. Harris (Prince George–Bulkley Valley), five concerning impaired driving (Nos. 352-0882 to 352-0886).

Questions on Order Paper

Mr. Zed (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q–29, Q–33, Q–34, Q–40, Q–41, Q–51, Q–54, Q–55 and Q–59 on the Order Paper.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), the following question was made an Order of the House for Return:

Q–17 — Mr. Harper (Calgary West) — How much advertising was purchased (in time and in dollars), from which T.V. stations, radio stations, newspapers and/or magazines, located in which hamlets, towns, or cities, by the Department of Defence in 1994 and 1995?

Mr. Zed (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. — Sessional Paper No. 8555-352-17.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), the following question was made an Order of the House for Return:

Q–27 — Mr. Allmand (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce) — With respect to Team Canada’s trips to China, Latin America and Southeast Asia, how many contracts for Canada have been thus far concluded, what is the name of the company in each case, what is the subject and value of each case, and how many jobs are created in Canada in each case?

Mr. Zed (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. — Sessional Paper No. 8555-352-27.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), the following question was made an Order of the House for Return:

Q–30 — Mr. Schmidt (Okanagan Centre) — For each of the last 15 years, what grants, contributions, and/or loan guarantees made, either through a crown corporation, department, and/or agency of the government did each of the following companies receive: Air Canada, Bombardier Inc., Canadair, De Havilland, and Airbus Industrie, specifying the source and value of the grant, contribution, and/or loan guarantee, date made, reason(s) for providing the assistance, and present status of the grant, contribution and/or loan guarantee (whether repaid, partially repaid, or unpaid- including the value of the repayment)?

Mr. Zed (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. — Sessional Paper No. 8555-352-30.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), the following question was made an Order of the House for Return:

Q–50 — Mr. Caccia (Davenport) — How many fossil fuel energy projects in foreign countries have been funded by the Export Development Corporation (EDC) and/or the Canadian International Development Agency in the last five years, what is the total amount of funding for these fossil fuel energy projects, where are they located, and what percentage of the respective organization’s total budget do they comprise?

Mr. Zed (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the Return to this Order. — Sessional Paper No. 8555-352-50.

Government Orders

The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C–45, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (judicial review of parole ineligibility) and another Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs without amendment;

And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions Nos. 1 to 6).

The debate continued.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), the following papers, deposited with the Clerk of the House, were deemed laid upon the Table on Thursday, July 17, 1996.

by the Speaker — Report of the Auditor General of Canada required by the Privacy Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-627. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) — Report of The Seaway International Bridge Corporation, Ltd., together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the year 1995, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-235. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

by Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) — Report of The St. Lawrence Seaway Authority, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-242. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

by Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) — Report of The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-437. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)

by Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the National Transportation Agency of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-527. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-633. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-634. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Seaway International Bridge Corporation Ltd., for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-635. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-713. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, Ltd. for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-714. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority for the fiscal year March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-715. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Pacific Pilotage Authority Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-716. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Extradition Treaty between Canada and the Swiss Confederation, pursuant to the Extradition Act, R. S. 1985, c. E–23, s. 7. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-318. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

by Mr. Cauchon (Secretary of State (Federal Office of Regional Development (Quebec)) — Reports of the Federal Office of Regional Development (Québec) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-328. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Order in Council No. P.C. 1996-479 dated April 11, 1996, direction to the CRTC (ineligibilty of non-Canadians), pursuant to the Broadcasting Act, S. C. 1991, c. 11, sbs. 26(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-286. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the National Museum of Science and Technology for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-588. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the Canadian Museum of Civilization for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-590. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the National Arts Centre, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-670. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the National Capital Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-683. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the National Library of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-729. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the Department of Canadian Heritage for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-849. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Eggleton (Minister of International Trade) — Report of the Canadian Commercial Corporation, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-88. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

by Mrs. Fry (Secretary of State (Status of Women)) — Report of Status of Women Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-675. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

  1. No. 352-0786 concerning sex offenders. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-2E;
  2. Nos. 352-0642, 352-0644, 352-0654, 352-0702 to 352-0704, 352-0760 and 352-0799 concerning veterans’ affairs. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-10G;
  3. Nos. 352-0500 and 352-0535 concerning euthanasia. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-19K;
  4. Nos. 352-0655 and 352-0660 concerning the tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-24I;
  5. No. 352-0834 concerning the Young Offenders Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-25F;
  6. Nos. 352-0517 to 352-0522, 352-0533, 352-0538, 352-0540 and 352-0561 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-26G;
  7. No. 352-0615 concerning the income tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-28N;
  8. Nos. 352-0526, 352-0534, 352-0572, 352-0574, 352-0575, 352-0607, 352-0641 and 352-0822 concerning national unity. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-33E;
  9. No. 352-0787 concerning the Senate. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-36B;
  10. Nos. 352-0690 and 352-0691 concerning the unemployment insurance program. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-37F;
  11. No. 352-0503 concerning the tax on gasoline. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-44N;
  12. Nos. 352-0261 to 352-0263, 352-0283, 352-0305, 352-0310, 352-0313, 352-0322, 352-0330, 352-0332, 352-0336 to 352-0339, 352-0343, 352-0344, 352-0347 to 352-0349, 352-0354, 352-0355, 352-0359 to 352-0366, 352-0375 to 352-0378, 352-0380, 352-0383, 352-0389 to 352-0401, 352-0403 to 352-0408, 352-0411, 352-0413 to 352-0429, 352-0432 to 352-0435, 352-0437, 352-0446, 352-0449, 352-0451 to 352-0453, 352-0455, 352-0457 to 352-0460, 352-0463, 352-0464, 352-0478, 352-0480, 352-0487, 352-0493, 352-0494, 352-0496 to 352-0499, 352-0502, 352-0511, 352-0512, 352-0514, 352-0515, 352-0524, 352-0525, 352-0527, 352-0528, 352-0541 to 352-0545, 352-0549, 352-0552, 352-0553, 352-0557, 352-0560, 352-0562, 352-0567, 352-0568, 352-0577, 352-0580, 352-0581, 352-0585, 352-0586, 352-0594 to 352-0596, 352-0603 to 352-0605, 352-0609, 352-0611, 352-0618, 352-0620 to 352-0622, 352-0624 to 352-0627, 352-0629, 352-0630, 352-0633, 352-0634, 352-0645, 352-0648 to 352-0651, 352-0656 to 352-0658, 352-0661 to 352-0665, 352-0667 to 352-0669, 352-0671, 352-0672, 352-0677, 352-0685, 352-0700, 352-0701, 352-0715, 352-0718, 352-0724, 352-0725, 352-0728, 352-0735, 352-0736, 352-0748 to 352-0753, 352-0758, 352-0759, 352-0766, 352-0767, 352-0794, 352-0795, 352-0800, 352-0803, 352-0804, 352-0814, 352-0828, 352-0830, 352-0838, 352-0843 to 352-0845, 352-0848, 352-0851, 352-0852, 352-0857 and 352-0858 concerning sexual orientation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-45D;
  13. No. 352-0593 concerning the nuclear industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-46A;
  14. No. 352-0836 concerning corporal punishment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-49B;
  15. Nos. 352-0409 and 352-0652 concerning East Timor. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-65A;
  16. Nos. 352-0635 to 352-0638, 352-0678, 352-0687, 352-0711, 352-0805 to 352-0808, 352-0818, 352-0825, 352-0847, 352-0853, 352-0859 and 352-0860 concerning impaired driving. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-73D;
  17. Nos. 352-0692 and 352-0815 concerning the sexual exploitation of minors. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-74D;
  18. No. 352-0558 concerning banks. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-80A;
  19. No. 352-0410 concerning the imprisonment of Leonard Peltier in the United States. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-86;
  20. Nos. 352-0206, 352-0227, 352-0436, 352-0491, 352-0495, 352-0501, 352-0510, 352-0529, 352-0551, 352-0555, 352-0565, 352-0566, 352-0569, 352-0576, 352-0602, 352-0628, 352-0707, 352-0716, 352-0720 to 352-0722, 352-0737 to 352-0740, 352-0772, 352-0778 to 352-0780, 352-0797, 352-0798, 352-0802, 352-0819 to 352-0821 and 352-0850 concerning Constitutional amendments. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-87;
  21. No. 352-0240 concerning the Canada-United States tax convention. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-88;
  22. Nos. 352-0350 and 352-0696 concerning the protection of the environment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-89;
  23. No. 352-0328 concerning child abuse. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-90.

by Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) — Report on the use of electronic surveillance for the year 1994, pursuant to the Criminal Code, R. S. 1985, c. C–46, sbs. 195(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-510. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) — Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and other Acts in consequence thereof, R. S. 1985, c. 8 (2nd supp.), s. 16. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-550. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Gray (Solicitor General of Canada) — Reports of the Ministry of the Solicitor General for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-663. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) — Reports of the Canadian Polar Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-327. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) — Statutes of the Yukon Territory for the year 1996, pursuant to the Yukon Act, R. S. 1985, c. Y-2, sbs. 22(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-387. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

by Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) — Statutes of the Northwest Territories for the year 1996, pursuant to the Northwest Territories Act, R. S. 1985, c. N–27, sbs. 21(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-388B. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)

by Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) — Reports of the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-648. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) — Reports of the Yukon Territory Water Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-725. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Irwin (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) — Reports of the Northwest Territories Water Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-730. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. MacAulay (Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)) — Report of the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-575A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

by Mr. MacAulay (Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 1994-95 to 1998-99 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 1994-95 of the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-352-855A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

by Mr. MacAulay (Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 1996-97 to 2000-01 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 1996-97 of the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-352-855B. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Standards Council of Canada, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-76. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Report of the Ethnics Counsellor for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Lobbyists Registration Act, S. C. 1995, c. 12, sbs. 10(6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-480. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Reports of the Canadian Space Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-502. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Report on the administration of the Lobbyists Registration Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Lobbyists Registration Act, R.S. 1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.), sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-587. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)

by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Reports of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-660. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Marchi (Minister of the Environment) — Reports of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agecny for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-693. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Marchi (Minister of the Environment) — Reports of the Department of the Environment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-698. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Marleau (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Report of Defence Construction (1951) Limited, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-120. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)

by Ms. Marleau (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Reports of the Royal Canadian Mint for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-443. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Marleau (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Report of Queens Quay West Land Corporation, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-607. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)

by Ms. Marleau (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Report of the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc., together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, ch. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-618. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)

by Ms. Marleau (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Reports of the Department of Public Works and Government Services and the Canada Lands Company Limited, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-630. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Marleau (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Report of Canada Post Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-650. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 8th Report of the Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development, "Keeping a Promise: Towards a Sustainable Budget" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-351-190), presented to the House on Thursday, December 14, 1995. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-352-190.

by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R. S. 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), s. 42. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-553. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled “Request for Tariff Relief by Camp Mate Limited Regarding Certain Woven Fabrics of Non-Textured Nylon Filament Yarns”, dated June 10, 1996, pursuant to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S. C. 1988, c. 65, sbs. 21(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-572N. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

by Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report of the Atomic Energy Control Board, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Atomic Energy Control Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–16, sbs. 21(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-61. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

by Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-62. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

by Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report of the Cape Breton Development Corporation, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-106. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

by Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report of the State of Canada’s Forests for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995, pursuant to the Department of Natural Resources Act, S. C. 1994, c. 41, sbs. 7(2). — Sessional Paper No 8560-352-461. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

by Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) — Report of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act, S. C. 1988, c. 28, sbs. 30(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-586. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

by Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) — Reports of the National Energy Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-689. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) — Reports of the Atomic Energy Control Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-707. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Rock (Minister of Justice) — Reports of the Department of Justice for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-676. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), the following papers, deposited with the Clerk of the House, were deemed laid upon the Table on Wednesday, August 21, 1996:

by the Speaker — Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada entitled “The June 1996 By-Elections, An Evolving System”, pursuant to the Canada Elections Act, R. S. 1985, c. E–2, sbs. 195(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-4B. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

by the Speaker, — Report of the Privacy Commissioner for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. P–21, sbs. 40(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-626. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) — Reports of the Canadian Centre for Management Development for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-500. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) — Reports of the Security Intelligence Review Committee for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-512. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) — Reports of the Privy Council Office for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-651. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Chrétien (Prime Minister) — Reports of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-699. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Anderson (Minister of Transport) — Reports of the Canada Ports Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-691. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission, together with the Auditor’s Report for the year 1994, pursuant to the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission Act, S. C. 1964-65, c. 19, s. 7. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-229. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission, together with the Auditor’s Report for the year 1995, pursuant to the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission Act, S. C. 1964-65, c. 19, s. 7. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-229A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report of the International Development Research Centre, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the International Development Research Centre Act, R. S. 1985, c. I-19, sbs. 22(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-365. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Reports of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-638. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the Canada Council, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Canada Council Act, R. S. 1985, c. C–2, sbs. 21(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-80. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of Telefilm Canada, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Canadian Film Development Corporation Act, R. S. 1985, c. C–16, sbs. 23(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-91. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the National Capital Commission, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-181. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the Canadian Museum of Civilization, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-467. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the Canadian Museum of Nature, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-469. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the National Museum of Science and Technology Corporation, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-472. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the Canadian Museum of Nature for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-478. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report of the National Archives of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-667. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Summaries of Corporate Plan for 1996-1997 to 2000-2001 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 1996-1997 of the National Capital Commission, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-352-821. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for the period 1996-1997 to 2000-2001 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 1996-1997 of the National Museum of Science and Technology Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-352-857. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

by Mr. Gerrard (Minister of Western Economic Diversification) — Reports of the Department of Western Economic Diversification for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-560. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Goodale (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Federal-Provincial Crop Insurance Agreements for the ten provinces, pursuant to the Farm Income Protection Act, S. C. 1991, c. 22, sbs. 6(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-483. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

by Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

  1. No. 352-0130 concerning radio and television programming. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-91;
  2. Nos. 352-0164 and 352-0214 concerning the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-92;
  3. Nos. 352-0253, 352-0266, 352-0288, 352-0300, 352-0309, 352-0318, 352-0341, 352-0346, 352-0353, 352-0382, 352-0448, 352-0454, 352-0532, 352-0537, 352-0584, 352-0616, 352-0640 and 352-0682 concerning alcoholic beverages. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-41F;
  4. Nos. 352-0273, 352-0329 and 352-0472 to 352-0477 concerning sexual orientation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-45E;
  5. Nos. 352-0431, 352-0481 to 352-0486 and 352-0564 concerning certain diseases. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-93;
  6. Nos. 352-0465, 352-0547 and 352-0789 concerning the Canadian Post Corporation. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-12A;
  7. Nos. 352-0536, 352-0583, 352-0639, 352-0681 and 352-0743 concerning the income tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-28O;
  8. No. 352-0573 concerning national unity. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-33F;
  9. Nos. 352-0592, 352-0643, 352-0666, 352-0705 and 352-0706 concerning the tax on gasoline. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-44O;
  10. Nos. 352-0606, 352-0734, 352-0745, 352-0809 and 352-0854 concerning the pharmaceutical industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-94;
  11. Nos. 352-0631 and 352-0675 concerning euthanasia. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-19L;
  12. Nos. 352-0646, 352-0647, 352-0676, 352-0688, 352-0792, 352-0793, 352-0832 and 352-0833 concerning abortion. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-26H;
  13. No. 352-0726 concerning employment. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-38B;
  14. No. 352-0730 concerning the Divorce Act. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-27E;
  15. Nos. 352-0754 and 352-0755 concerning the tax system. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-24J;
  16. No. 352-0824 concerning housing policies. — Sessional Paper No. 8545-352-95.

by Mr. Gray (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Orders in Council pursuant to Standing Order 110(1) approving appointments made by the Governor General in Council as follows:

  1. P.C. 1996-663 to P.C. 1996-668, P.C. 1996-858 to P.C. 1996-860, P.C. 1996-900, P.C. 1996-902 and P.C. 1996-975 to P.C. 1996-977. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-13B. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)
  2. P.C. 1996-669, P.C. 1996-837 to P.C. 1996-841, P.C. 1996-904, P.C. 1996-980 to P.C. 1996-982, P.C. 1006-1152, P.C. 1996-1174, P.C. 1996-1176, P.C. 1996-1178, P.C. 1996-1181 and P.C. 1996-1200. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-4C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)
  3. P.C. 1996-670, P.C. 1996-671, P.C. 1996-835, P.C. 1996-842, P.C. 1996-843, P.C. 1996-999, P.C. 1996-1074 and P.C. 1996-1153. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-3C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)
  4. P.C. 1996-672 to P.C. 1996-677, P.C. 1996-700 to P.C. 1996-702, P.C. 1996-983 to P.C. 1996-987 and P. C. 1996-1205 to P. C. 1996-1211. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-14B. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)
  5. P.C. 1996-678 to P.C. 1996-681, P.C. 1996-844 and P.C. 1996-958. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-12A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)
  6. P.C. 1996-698, P.C. 1996-747, P.C. 1996-748, P.C. 1996-836, P.C. 1996-861, P.C. 1996-991, P.C. 1996-1158, P.C. 1996-1196 and P.C. 1996-1197. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-5C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)
  7. P.C. 1996-703, P.C. 1996-704, P.C. 1996-752, P.C. 1996-753, P.C. 1996-845 to P.C. 1996-847, P.C. 1996-988 to P.C. 1996-990, P.C. 1996-1058, P.C. 1996-1059, P.C. 1996-1150 and P.C. 1996-1212 to P.C. 1996-1217. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-16C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development)
  8. P.C. 1996-743 to P.C. 1996-745, P.C. 1996-852 to P.C. 1996-856 P.C. 1996-972, P.C. 1996-1048 to P.C. 1996-1051 and P.C. 1996-1157. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-24C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport)
  9. P.C. 1996-746, P.C. 1996-850 and P.C. 1996-1195. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-2A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)
  10. P.C. 1996-749 to P.C. 1996-751, P.C. 1996-978, P.C. 1996-979 and P.C. 1996-1198. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-22B. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry)
  11. P.C. 1996-805, P.C. 1996-809, P.C. 1996-1156, P.C. 1996-1190 to P.C. 1996-1192, P.C. 1996-1290 and P.C. 1996-1294. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-8C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)
  12. P.C. 1996-857, P.C. 1996-973, P.C. 1996-974 and P.C. 1996-1154. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-18A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)
  13. P.C. 1996-862 to P.C. 1996-864. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-10C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans)
  14. P.C. 1996-1000 and P.C. 1996-1203. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-6D. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)
  15. P.C. 1996-1193. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-17A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs)
  16. P.C. 1996-1202. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-9C. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)
  17. P.C. 1996-1179 and P.C. 1996-1204. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-352-7. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

by Mr. Manley (Minister of Industry) — Reports of the Standards Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-642. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Marleau (Minister of Public Works and Government Services) — Report of the Canada Lands Company Limited, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R. S. 1985, c. F–11, sbs 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-617. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations)

by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled “Request for Tariff Relief by Sealy Canada Ltd. regarding certain woven and knitted fabrics”, dated June 28, 1996, pursuant to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S. C. 1988, c. 65, sbs. 21(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-572O. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled “Request for Tariff Relief by Majestic Industries (Canada) Ltd. and Caulfeild Apparel Group Ltd. regarding yarn-dyed, woven terry fabric and/or jacquard woven terry fabric”, dated June 27, 1996, pursuant to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S. C. 1988, c. 65, sbs. 21(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-572P. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled “Request for Tariff Relief by Beco Industries Ltd. regarding certain printed woven fabrics of cotton or blends thereof with polyester fibres”, dated July 4, 1996, pursuant to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S. C. 1988, c. 65, sbs. 21(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-572Q. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Reports of the Bank of Canada for the period ended December 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-684A. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the Table today as follows:

by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development Act, S. C. 1988, c. 64, sbs. 31(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-329. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

by Mr. Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Reports of the Canadian International Development Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-631. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-562. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the Public Service Commission of Canada for the fiscal ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-659. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Ms. Copps (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Reports of the Canada Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-711. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Health) — Reports of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-602. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Dingwall (Minister of Health) — Reports of the Medical Research Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-640. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Gagliano (Minister of Labour) — Reports of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-712. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. MacAulay (Secretary of State (Veterans)) — Report of the Army Benevolent Fund Board, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant the Army Benevolent Fund Act, R. S. 1970, c. A–16, s. 13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-58. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs)

by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Report of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal entitled “Request for Tariff Relief by Paris Star Knitting Mills Inc. regarding certain printed woven fabrics of rayon”, dated July 31, 1996, pursuant to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S. C. 1988, c. 65, sbs. 21(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-572R. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

by Mr. Martin (Minister of Finance) — Reports of the Department of Finance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, pursuant to the Access to Information Act and to the Privacy Act, R. S. 1985, c. A–1 and P–21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-352-647. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

by Mr. Massé (President of the Treasury Board) — Actuarial Report (including cost certificate) on the Pension Plan for Members of Parliament for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995, and certificate of assets of the Pension Plan, pursuant to the Public Pensions Reporting Act, R. S. 1985, c.13 (2nd Supp.), sbs. 9(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-519. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

by Mr. Massé (President of the Treasury Board) — Actuarial Report (including cost certificate) on the Pension Plan for Federally Appointed Judges for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995, and certificate of assets of the Pension Plan, pursuant to the Public Pensions Reporting Act, R. S. 1985, c. 13 (2nd Supp.), sbs. 9(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-352-520. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified correct by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows:

  • by Mr. Flis (Parkdale–High Park), concerning nuclear warships (No. 352-0887).

Adjournment

At 6:33 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).